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  • Turtle Top Theology Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 51 ratings
     | 27,868 views

    Is there anything wrong with wanting to be great?

    OPEN: One of Dr. Seuss’s more famous poem is called “Yertle the Turtle” “ On a far away island of Salamasond, Yertle the turtle was king of the pond. A nice little pond. It was clean. It was neat. The water was warm, there was plenty to eat. Until - one day - the king of them all decided the ...read more

  • Strength Training Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 48 ratings
     | 44,269 views

    How could my weakness be a good thing? Why would this truth be necessary for me to understand God’s will for my life?

    OPEN: A work crew had been working at a construction site for about a week when the company hired a new man to replace a man who’d been hurt the day before. He was a broad-shouldered, powerful young man and was a good worker… but he was also annoying. He was always bragging that he was stronger ...read more

  • Life From Death? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2010
    based on 54 ratings
     | 25,568 views

    Modern day Sadducees still teach that a bodily resurrection is unbelievable. For what 3 reasons do they reject a teaching that is so obviously Biblical?

    (This was the last in our series "The Upside Down Teachings of Jesus" and to emphasize that theme, we played the video "Blindness" found through sermoncentral. If you’ve not seen it it is worth the time to prevue it’s powerful message). OPEN: His name was Roger Williams and he was a famous 17th ...read more

  • Birth Certificates And Grave Stones Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 60,980 views

    The "begats" are thought to be the most boring parts of the Bible. But are they? What can we learn from what God tells us in these "tedious" lists?

    OPEN: The story’s told of an old Scottish minister who was reading from the opening chapter of Matthew. He started reading, "Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judah…" Then it suddenly occurred to him how long this list was and, not certain he wanted to read all of that, he ...read more

  • An Unusual Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2010
    based on 59 ratings
     | 36,378 views

    Leviticus is probably the most "boring" book of the Bible (even Jesus doesn’t quote from it), but in it’s pages are some of the powerful stories of forgiveness you’ll read.

    (This is the 2nd in a series dedicated to the most boring Scriptures in the Bible. At least… the things many people regard as boring) For some people, there’s nothing more boring than the tedious, almost unending regulations that God gave His people in Leviticus. In fact, when most people attempt ...read more

  • Mom Already Knows I Appreciate Her Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 10, 2010
    based on 71 ratings
     | 95,961 views

    Preachers often skip over the first few verses of Proverbs 31 without realizing how important they are to the rest of the chapter. Do you know why King Lemuel included them?

    On Mother’s Day, many children will try to do something special for their mom’s like give them a personal letter to express their love. Angie, 8 years old, wrote: "Dear Mother, I’m going to make dinner for you on Mother’s Day. It’s going to be a surprise. P.S. I hope ...read more

  • Kids Will Be Kids Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 16, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 36,226 views

    Some say "Kids will be kids" meaning that if you just leave them alone, they’ll turn out okay. But the writer of Proverbs disagreed. Do you know why?

    James Dobson tells of a 10 year old boy named Robert who was an absolute terror. Whenever his mother went to the doctor, he would literally attack the office, grabbing instruments and files and telephones. All the while his passive mother could do little more than shake her head in bewilderment. ...read more

  • Stewardship Of The Tower Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,501 views

    Whose tower is it that is being built? Who’s war is being waged? The answer to these questions can make all the difference in how we view our relationship with Christ.

    OPEN: A man had heart bypass surgery. As he was recovering, his doctor prescribed an exercise program and it was emphasized that the patient had to do this program "religiously." A few days later, the man returned to his doctor, and the doctor asked if he have been exercising. The patient ...read more

  • Stewardship Of The Garden Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 20,215 views

    Why does Jesus tell us that each servant received only one mina? (as opposed to the parable of the talents). And what does this parable tell us about our role as stewards of God’s gift?

    OPEN: A famous preacher once delivered a powerful sermon on the subject of “God’s Ownership” and – since it spoke of the things we have belonging to God - this made a certain rich member of the church a little upset. The wealthy man took the preacher to his home for lunch, and then walked him ...read more

  • Stewardship Of The Seed Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 43 ratings
     | 32,229 views

    How hard is it to throw seed on the ground? What does this parable say to us about what Jesus wants from us in witnessing?

    OPEN: One of the most beloved of American artists was Norman Rockwell. But, though many of the common folk loved and cherished his paintings, many other artists did not, deriding him as nothing more than a common illustrator. Rockwell once explained the difference between his style of painting ...read more

  • Stewardship Of The Bell Rope Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 33,322 views

    Uses a powerful illustration of a bell rope to drive home how we can forgive people who've sinned against us.

    OPEN: I get a daily devotion from a website called “heartlight.org” Back in August, I read the following story by Patrick Odum. Apparently, in New Hampshire, a man named Josh Muszynski stopped at a gas station and bought a pack of cigarettes with his debit card. A few hours later he was ...read more

  • Just "That Close" To Loving God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2010
    based on 63 ratings
     | 46,702 views

    Jesus told the young man that he "close to the Kingdom of God." What did He mean by that?

    OPEN: In my files I have the observations someone made about how our culture uses the word “heart.” • For example, a person without compassion is described as "heartless," and we urge them to "have a heart." • The truly evil are "black-hearted" while godly saints have ...read more

  • How To Deal With The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 21, 2010
    based on 68 ratings
     | 22,873 views

    Jesus says I have to love my enemies. But there’s a reason they’re my enemies - I don’t like them! So why should I do this?

    OPEN: The military apparently understands the need to make their instructions memorable and so they occasionally resort to humor to explain the basics. For example: Instructions printed on Rocket Launcher tells soldiers to "Aim towards the Enemy." U.S. Marine Corps tells its recruits that when it ...read more

  • Free Refills Of His Goodness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 18,980 views

    Mary & Martha said that Lazarus was the one whom Jesus loved. But how could Jesus treat a friend like He did? Why would He callously stay away while this close friend died... and He could have prevented it?

    OPEN: “How many of you know the name of the brother of Mary and Martha who Jesus raised from the dead?” (most of the audience raised their hand). Who was it? Lazarus. Read text: John 11:1-47 followed by prayer. ILLUS: A few years back I read a story about a may village in southwest ...read more

  • Free Refills Of His Victory Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 49 ratings
     | 39,498 views

    Why did John focus on Mary Magdalene’s viist to the tomb in his gospel? What was there about what she saw and what she believed that made her story so important to his story?

    OPEN: I’m going to name 4 characters in a famous TV show and then I’m going to ask you to name that show. Ready? Bert and Ernie The Cookie Monster Big Bird Name that show! (Sesame Street). Now, how many of you remember a character from that show named “Mr. Hooper”? (a few hands were raised) ...read more

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